Economists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $97,610 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.93
10th percentile $65,120
90th percentile $197,610
Employed locally 210
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,120
    25th
    $80,140
    50th (median)
    $97,610
    75th
    $137,820
    90th
    $197,610

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 112% Median Economists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
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    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Dallas, TX is $46.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.07 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Dallas, TX is 15.4% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Dallas?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $65,120 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,140.